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Which Indian states have supplied many migrants seeking work in Kolkata?
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Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata, India.
Kolkata has long served as a destination for individuals seeking employment opportunities. A significant number of these migrants have arrived from the following neighboring and nearby Indian states:
- Bihar1
- Odisha1
- Eastern Uttar Pradesh1